How this trust score was computed
Trust blends alignment (40%): does the outlet rank games the way players do; decoded accuracy (30%): after translating the outlet's own scale habits (a '7/10 means mediocre' scale is decoded, not punished), how well its reviews predict player sentiment; and player-side (30%): on games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, whose side it took. Recent reviews weigh more (2-year half-life), and the blend is shrunk toward a neutral prior (60) so small samples can't peg the scale. Player quality is launch-window Steam sentiment, so outlets aren't punished for reviewing a launch build that later got patched.
Controversy record: on 1 game where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 0 times.
Computed 5h ago · full methodology →
Outlet vs. players
Each dot is a game both this outlet and players scored. The dashed line is perfect agreement: dots above it mean the outlet was more generous than players, below it more harsh.
Biggest disagreements with players
The receipts: games where this outlet's verdict landed furthest from player sentiment.
Recent reviews (9 tracked)
- 91DEATH STRANDINGNov 6, 2019
“Death Stranding might not be for everyone, but Hideo Kojima delivers here a unique universe, where you sometimes feel like you’re one with the game. I love: the BB cries that induce a visceral reaction in me, the music, the gorgeous scenery and the fact that Kojima gives enough room to the story. I hate: Kojima’s lucubrations and the dubious product placement.”
read full review ↗ - 92The Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningSep 23, 2019
“A clever reimagining of a classic title, that preserves what we loved in the original Gameboy game, but in a way that’s easier to appreciate for a modern player.”
read full review ↗ - 90Super Mario Maker 2Jul 1, 2019
“Super Mario Maker 2 allows players to be much more innovative when they create levels, which makes them more fun to be played. If you like Mario, it's going to be hard to find a game with better value. ”
read full review ↗ - 85Marvel's Spider-ManSep 5, 2018
“No character has ever been as fun to control as Spidey in Marvel’s Spider-Man when he swings his way through New-York. A polished and amusing game, although somewhat forgettable. ”
read full review ↗ - 90Detroit: Become HumanMay 30, 2018
“Detroit: Become Human takes the interactive movie genre to a whole new level, with a story that truly evolves with the choice and the actions of the player. If you enjoyed the previous Quantic Dream games, you’ll love this one. ”
read full review ↗ - 85God of WarApr 12, 2018
“God of War is a breathtaking adventure with lots to offer to hardcore gamers. It’s a good game that could have been great with a refined story, better characters and more variety in its combats. ”
read full review ↗ - 95Shadow of the ColossusJan 30, 2018
“Shadow of the Colossus is nothing less than a masterpiece, a game that’s fun, artistic, sumptuous and intelligent all at the same time. Every gamer should have played it at least once. The PS4 edition is gorgeous in 4K and the improved controls are a welcome addition (although there’s still room for refinement).”
read full review ↗ - 95PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSJan 23, 2018
“The fact that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds impacted the industry in such an important way, even with its many flaws, is a testament to the strength of its game design. It’s a brilliant multiplayer shooter, a game that’s incredibly fun to play and almost as fun to watch.”
read full review ↗ - 90Super Mario OdysseyDec 7, 2017
“Nintendo has proved countless times that it can balance innovation and nostalgia like no one else, and Super Mario Odyssey is a great example. The hat completely transforms the gameplay, but at its core, it’s still really much a Mario game. It’s a game with many strengths and very few weaknesses.”
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